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Rangore · 02-27-2012, 11:58 PM

Exactly what I was looking for. Thx

I just got mine and the instructions talked about a panel on the back of the mirror.

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Camaroshark · 04-22-2012, 03:47 PM

Thanks for this post. I referenced it on the install for my blendmount and my mirror tap. My passport 9500 ix is wired and happy. Comes on when I turn on th car!

Awesome!

Julio

Modern07 · 05-06-2012, 07:16 PM

Just ordered the parts for this set-up

Thanks for the write-up...very informative

IcePick06 · 05-06-2012, 08:49 PM

I am running into the same problems as those with a 2012 Camaro and a stock Rear View Camera setup. I installed the black wire into the black slot and the red/pink wire into the red/pink slot. I have a 2012 ZL1 and bought the MIRRORTAP and BLENDMOUNT setup. The V1 will not turn off when the ignition turns off...I can't seem to locate the switched wire

...any help would be appreciated.

The Stig · 05-06-2012, 09:01 PM

I used the wire going to the airbag light. Its only on when the key is in the ignition

onelapdoc · 05-06-2012, 09:54 PM

Ivan. I've had a V1 since 1995. It kept me a ticket virgin through 6 One Lap of Americas driving a hot rodded '62 vette. We were almost never running a legal speed. My wife and I both have one now I could not be happier with the V1. Other detectors I have owned, BEL 8500(?) their top end 5 years ago, and a K40 that I ran in Porsche 928 S4 (guards red).
V1 is the best. K40 was close but did not have the same range with instant on.

IcePick06 · 05-08-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

I used the wire going to the airbag light. Its only on when the key is in the ignition

how do you access the airbag light?

BigVic · 06-16-2012, 01:29 PM

I cannot get my Safe-n Sound1 to work with my 1LS with the instructions on this post. :(

The Safe-n Sound1 wire is OK, as when I hooked it directly to the battery and ground with some extra wire just to test, the V1 works.

I tried for over an hour and I just can't get it to work. Colors match what is here on the post (red to red, next to the green for hot, and black to the black/white striped one). I guess I'm not pushing them in far enough, but they seem to be in pretty far.

Is the 2012 1LS with the standard mirror (has On-Star) different somehow?

I'm ready to just say screw it and wire it to the fuse box. For the time I spent, I could have been done.

TIA

bb040 · 08-13-2012, 11:59 AM

great post guys really got tired of seeing my dector wire hanging down to the cig lighter

Camaroshark · 08-14-2012, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb040

great post guys really got tired of seeing my dector wire hanging down to the cig lighter

Bragger

The blendmount and mirror tap were A couple of the best mods I've done!!!

Can't thank the folks here enough for their help and posts!

Ebbsnflows · 08-18-2012, 05:53 PM

Just used this write up yesterday...Was going to do the usual install (run along headliner, down the A-pillar to the fuse box) as I have in my other cars but found this post instead. Really glad I did as it simplifies things significantly. Although, like someone else mentioned...I have 2 PINK wires (not red) in my early production 2010 SS. Otherwise, the writeup was dead on. Thanks!

KingSmono · 10-26-2013, 10:31 AM

I know this thread is kind of old, but I just wanted to say

to OP for posting this write up! I followed it this morning to mount my V1 to my 2011 2SS/RS and it simplified the process tremendously.

The wires in my mirror matched the pictures perfectly - the only difference was my wire cover piece is 1-piece, and I had to dremel a little notch in the plastic to get everything to fit when I was putting it all back together.

But I'm very happy with how it came out... Very clean install!

ClutchKargo · 10-26-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingSmono

I know this thread is kind of old, but I just wanted to say

to OP for posting this write up! I followed it this morning to mount my V1 to my 2011 2SS/RS and it simplified the process tremendously.

The wires in my mirror matched the pictures perfectly - the only difference was my wire cover piece is 1-piece, and I had to dremel a little notch in the plastic to get everything to fit when I was putting it all back together.

But I'm very happy with how it came out... Very clean install!

Great glad it could be of some help to you!

My V1 is one of the best purchases I've ever made I rotate it between 3 cars using these Blend Mounts and it has always kept me aware of what is around me and more than paid for itself!

Take Care!
Clutch

cliffdog89 · 02-27-2014, 07:42 AM

Has anyone successfully powered a V1 system through the review mirror in a 2012 camaro?

02-27-2012, 11:58 PM	#85
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Exactly what I was looking for. Thx I just got mine and the instructions talked about a panel on the back of the mirror. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

04-22-2012, 03:47 PM	#86
Camaroshark Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT, 6speed Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 887 View My Garage	Thanks for this post. I referenced it on the install for my blendmount and my mirror tap. My passport 9500 ix is wired and happy. Comes on when I turn on th car! Awesome! Julio __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3 - 6 speed. Mods, Magnaflow exhaust with resonator delete. ******** 12" stealth box subwoofer kit, Kicker 400 mono amp, JL XD 400/4 amp.

05-06-2012, 07:16 PM	#87
Modern07 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2019 ZL1 on Order Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Heathrow, FL Posts: 3,136	Just ordered the parts for this set-up Thanks for the write-up...very informative __________________ My Build Thread

05-06-2012, 09:01 PM	#89
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I used the wire going to the airbag light. Its only on when the key is in the ignition __________________

08-13-2012, 11:59 AM	#93
bb040 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS red jewl tintcoat Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cordova,TN Posts: 747 View My Garage	great post guys really got tired of seeing my dector wire hanging down to the cig lighter __________________

05-06-2012, 08:49 PM	#88
IcePick06 Drives: '12 AGM ZL1 (SOLD); '07 Ducati 1098 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tha OCizzle Posts: 731	I am running into the same problems as those with a 2012 Camaro and a stock Rear View Camera setup. I installed the black wire into the black slot and the red/pink wire into the red/pink slot. I have a 2012 ZL1 and bought the MIRRORTAP and BLENDMOUNT setup. The V1 will not turn off when the ignition turns off...I can't seem to locate the switched wire ...any help would be appreciated.

05-06-2012, 09:54 PM	#90
onelapdoc Drives: 2LT/RS coupe M6 IBM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Springfield, Tn Posts: 63	Ivan. I've had a V1 since 1995. It kept me a ticket virgin through 6 One Lap of Americas driving a hot rodded '62 vette. We were almost never running a legal speed. My wife and I both have one now I could not be happier with the V1. Other detectors I have owned, BEL 8500(?) their top end 5 years ago, and a K40 that I ran in Porsche 928 S4 (guards red). V1 is the best. K40 was close but did not have the same range with instant on.

06-16-2012, 01:29 PM	#92
BigVic Speed Racer Drives: 2022 LT1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: SE Florida Posts: 239	I cannot get my Safe-n Sound1 to work with my 1LS with the instructions on this post. :( The Safe-n Sound1 wire is OK, as when I hooked it directly to the battery and ground with some extra wire just to test, the V1 works. I tried for over an hour and I just can't get it to work. Colors match what is here on the post (red to red, next to the green for hot, and black to the black/white striped one). I guess I'm not pushing them in far enough, but they seem to be in pretty far. Is the 2012 1LS with the standard mirror (has On-Star) different somehow? I'm ready to just say screw it and wire it to the fuse box. For the time I spent, I could have been done. TIA

08-18-2012, 05:53 PM	#95
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	Just used this write up yesterday...Was going to do the usual install (run along headliner, down the A-pillar to the fuse box) as I have in my other cars but found this post instead. Really glad I did as it simplifies things significantly. Although, like someone else mentioned...I have 2 PINK wires (not red) in my early production 2010 SS. Otherwise, the writeup was dead on. Thanks! __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

10-26-2013, 10:31 AM	#96
KingSmono Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States Posts: 18	I know this thread is kind of old, but I just wanted to say to OP for posting this write up! I followed it this morning to mount my V1 to my 2011 2SS/RS and it simplified the process tremendously. The wires in my mirror matched the pictures perfectly - the only difference was my wire cover piece is 1-piece, and I had to dremel a little notch in the plastic to get everything to fit when I was putting it all back together. But I'm very happy with how it came out... Very clean install!

02-27-2014, 07:42 AM	#98
cliffdog89 Drives: 2LT/RS M6 '12 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 412 View My Garage	Has anyone successfully powered a V1 system through the review mirror in a 2012 camaro? __________________

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